- Policy Counsel/Strategist, USA

The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio is hiring! We are seeking a motivated professional with community and policy advocacy experience to fill the position of Policy Counsel/Strategist. This staff member will lead the implementation and management of a new policy campaign focused on increasing access for women seeking abortion services in Ohio. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and benefits. This position is grant-funded, with funding secured for three years.

The Policy Counsel/Strategist will work directly with law enforcement, local government leadership, clinic service providers, and community members to create and implement local policies that will bolster access to reproductive health care for women, and improve relationships between community members and police. A successful candidate will understand the intersectionality of reproductive rights, police practices, racial justice, and free speech, and be able to navigate these issues skillfully.

Ideal candidates will have outstanding verbal and written communication skills, an outgoing personality, an ability to travel, and experience in social justice advocacy.

For nearly 100 years, the American Civil Liberties Union has been at the forefront of every major battle for civil liberties and social justice in this country. As leaders of the resistance, the ACLU brings together activists from all walks of life in the advancement of equality, fairness, and freedom, especially for the most vulnerable in our society.

Over the years staff members have found the ACLU to be an accommodating, inspiring and fun place to work. Although the environment is informal—staff members wear jeans to work a good deal of the time—we are an activist, hard-working team involved in the life of the community.

This is an exciting opportunity to advance social justice with a dynamic nonprofit organization. ACLU of Ohio staff are committed to equality, respectful of diversity, and are willing to go above and beyond to get the job done.

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Salary and Compensation

Salary based on skills and experience. Benefits package includes health, life, disability insurance, retirement, and paid time off.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

ACLU is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction.